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Best Japanese Restaurants in New Jersey

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Honouring the top spots in New Jersey.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in New Jersey, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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86.3
#1

Rutherford New Jersey

Butterfish

For a relaxed meal, Butterfish is one table worth exploring.

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84.4
#2

Ridgewood New Jersey

Sakura Bana Restaurant

For your next night out, Sakura Bana Restaurant is one table worth exploring.

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83.0
#3

Long Branch New Jersey

Izu Sushi Japanese Restaurant

For dinner with friends, Izu Sushi Japanese Restaurant is a casual choice.

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Cities in New Jersey
Newark1,071Jersey City1,029Paterson554Elizabeth505New Brunswick351Union City337Trenton335Atlantic City298Passaic293Toms River262Clifton241Hackensack217Hoboken207Vineland203Camden201Plainfield186Bayonne184East Orange183Perth Amboy181West New York177Linden164Asbury Park154Long Branch142Wildwood136

Top Places in New Jersey

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#1

Butterfish

Rutherford, New Jersey

3
86.3
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#2

Sakura Bana Restaurant

Ridgewood, New Jersey

1
84.4
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#3

Izu Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Long Branch, New Jersey

1
83.0
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#4

Poke 46

Pine Brook, New Jersey

6
82.2
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#5

Koi Hibachi & Kitchen (Indian Head Road, Toms River, NJ)

Toms River, New Jersey

1
82.1
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#6

Sushi Bada Cliffside Park NJ - Omakase, Cocktail, Japanese Restaurant, Lounge

Cliffside Park, New Jersey

1
81.9
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#7

Kinya Ramen · Sushi · Bubble Tea

Linden, New Jersey

7
81.6
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#8

Taka

Asbury Park, New Jersey

2
81.5
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#9

Shokudo Ramen & Sushi

Beattystown, New Jersey

16
80.8
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#10

Sakura Sushi and Hibachi

Somerdale, New Jersey

0
80.4
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#11

Yuzu Ramen & Sushi

Sicklerville, New Jersey

13
80.3
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#12

Benihana - Short Hills

Short Hills, New Jersey

4
79.9
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#13

Komegashi

Jersey City, New Jersey

0
79.9
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#14

Moru

Fort Lee, New Jersey

0
79.9
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#15

Little Tokyo

Hackettstown, New Jersey

1
78.9
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#16

That Sushi Spot | Lakewood

Lakewood, New Jersey

9
78.7
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#17

TEMPURA PLACE (Takeout)

Prospect Park, New Jersey

1
78.7
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#18

Zushi Dozo Japanese Restaurant

Greentree, New Jersey

12
78.0
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#19

Mizuki Asian Fusion and Hibachi

Ledgewood, New Jersey

5
77.8
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#20

Shokudo

Hoboken, New Jersey

1
77.6
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#21

Aki Sushi

Brookdale, New Jersey

1
77.5
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#22

Toro Sushi

Upper Montclair, New Jersey

2
77.5
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#23

Sakana Sushi & Ramen

Somerset, New Jersey

5
77.3
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#24

Masago Sushi (Ridgewood)

Ridgewood, New Jersey

1
77.3
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#25

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

Toms River, New Jersey

1
76.9
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#1

Sakura Bana Restaurant

Ridgewood, New Jersey

84.4
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#2

Komegashi

Jersey City, New Jersey

79.9
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#3

Yu Sushi

Marlton, New Jersey

73.1
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